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Voices for Children (CASA) Volunteer Information Session- San Diego
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Help youth in foster care by volunteering with Voices for Children today! As a volunteer, you will work with a child or teen in foster care by advocating for their needs while serving as a consistent and supportive person in their life. Learn more and RSVP for an Information Session at www.speakupnow.org
Attending a Volunteer Information Session is the first step to becoming a CASA volunteer, and the first step to make an impact in a child's life.
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About Voices for Children
Location:
2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused children in San Diego County by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). We believe that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, will review and monitor every court file in the system, provide a CASA to every child in the foster care system who needs one, and advocate to improve the lives of San Diego County’s foster children.
Description
CASAs can change the trajectory of a foster child’s life. They focus on an individual child’s needs, working one-on-one with a child or set of siblings. They provide a source of consistency and stability, visiting with their case children at least once a month. CASAs gather information from files and reports and communicate with social workers, family members, school officials, and other professionals in the children’s lives. They use this information and firsthand observations to advocate for the children’s best interests in Court, as well as in other aspects of their lives, such as education, health, and living arrangements. No experience is necessary! We provide all the training you’ll need, as well as a dedicated staff supervisor to partner with you on the case. With just 10-15 hours a month, you can make a difference in the life of a foster child!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Carmel Valley Library 3919 Townsgate Dr.San Diego, CA 92130
DATE POSTED
April 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month for 18 months minimum
- Be at least 21 years of age Commit to a minimum 18 months of volunteer service Have at least 2 years of licensed driving experience in the U.S. and a U.S.- issued driver license valid in their state of residence. Clear a criminal background check